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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.41, 6,997.08 and 2,832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.41, 6,997.08 and 2,832.30 is: 3,908.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.41 : 6,997.08 = 2,832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.41/6,997.08 = 2,832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.41x = 6,997.08 × 2,832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.41x = 19,817,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,817,829.68/5,070.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.53

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